Sir, I have noted the ongoing saga of these Ockendon “raves”. Whilst I do not deny people have a right to moan if being kept up at night, it is a useless notion to overlook the fact this problem has only come about becuase of our inept council to promote Thurrock as a safe vibrant […]

ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour has become a major problem across Thurrock and it is accelerating. Here in Aveley, residents are complaining about unruly youths, vandalism and cruisers roaring around the area with loud exhausts and music bellowing out of cars.

Mr. Perrin’s blog; A Word in Your Ear. Direct Democracy or Despotic Democracy? AT the April, 2017 Thurrock Council Cabinet Meeting the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Legal Services, introduced his report titled “Communication Strategy 2017-20”. Cllr Hebb stated; “The Council wants to be regarded by its residents, peers and partners as ambitious for Thurrock […]

MANY years ago, we used the term “Wheelchair-bound” in a story. Our good friend, Neil Woodbridge had a word in our ear. So we returned to see the chief exec of Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions and asks dhim for more advice on appropriate terminology.

YOUR THURROCK is among 15 community & hyperlocal news publishers who have successfully partnered with the BBC to receive local news content as part of the Local Democracy Reporter Scheme. The first part of the £8m-per-year scheme, which aims to fund 150 local democracy reporters across the UK, opened in May and publications big and […]

This is the first blog entry by The Secret Teacher. An occasional series, reflecting life in Thurrock. ========== MY memory’s not good, but I can recall my first lesson vividly. In fact, it still gives me nightmares. As I nervously entered my classroom, situated at the outer echelons of the building, far away from the […]

Blogspot: By Aveley UKIP councillor Luke Spillman One thing is for sure…British politics hasn’t been boring over the last 12 months. 2015 delivered a surprise Conservative majority. The referendum saw the people of this country demonstrate the will and courage to vote for their freedom from the evermore corrupt and authoritarian European Union. The 8th […]

OUR Octogenarian blogger, Mr Peter Perrin has a word of advice for th enough people of Thurrock. Mr Perrin’s blog:- “A Word in Your Ear”! Despite the blustery wet conditions, a respectable number of people attended the “hustings” meeting held in the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Grays last night, 5th June […]

Dear Editor, I’m just writing as a resident of Aveley because I’m concerned about the latest UKIP leaflet that came through our door. In it, the candidate, Tim Aker, implies that the only choice in Thurrock is between himself and Jackie Doyle-Price. I think there is a danger that some residents will see this and […]

IF YOU are on line, you are on line 24/7 and 365. When you are abroad, you are still working. We were in the USA recently and more specifically in Washington DC, where president. Trump is the talk of the town.